The Best of 2006

What must you know about the year gone by? Here's our roundup of the best articles of 2006, broken out in seven main topical areas: accounting, capital markets, technology, risks and benefits, careers, deals, and law and order. Read more by clicking on the links below in "Best of 2006 Summaries, by Subject," or simply scroll down to peruse the articles that were the most popular among your colleagues and competitors.